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What does it take to control a board skimming across the water in gale-force winds? This firsthand account provides a glimpse into the skill and split-second decisions required in extreme watersports.
Windsurfer Chronicles First Session of the Year in 30-Knot Gusts
A windsurfer captured their first time on the water for the year, achieving a “plane”—the point where the board lifts and skims across the surface—in challenging conditions. The athlete described the feeling as “twitchy” but enjoyable, estimating that wind gusts were reaching speeds well above 25 knots, and possibly close to 30 knots. Despite the intensity, the windsurfer immediately began contemplating technical maneuvers such as a jibe, underscoring the quick adaptation required in the sport.
"The gusts have got to be well above 25, close to 30 maybe. It feels so strange, but so good at the same time."
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